non dominate eye for distance IOL

[Rosemary1950]

Getting catatact surgery  on my non dominate  (left)eye.  In my right eye I have  had a ReStor multifocal IOL for 13 months.  The star burst at night are difficult for driving.  Should I get a monofocal IOL oin my left, (non dominate( eye, or try the Tensis multifocal IOL, and deal with the dominate  right eye with the ReStor  later.  The doctor said when both eyes have had the cataracts removed it can only get better.


This discussion is related to eye dominance, monovision after cataract surgery.

[cwatt1]

Actually I think I misread your original post.  I believe you said the ReSTOR was in your dominant eye -- my apologies.  In any event, I do think that if you're having an issue with dysphotopsia, a monofocal in the opposite eye might be best for you.

[cwatt1]

There are many schools of thought on this.  There is quite a bit of discussion on this forum -- if you use the search feature you can find them in the archives.  Many people seem to be quite satisfied with a multifocal in the non-dominant eye, and a monofocal lens in the dominant eye set for distance.  If the ReSTOR is giving you good near vision, you might be quite happy with this approach.

[Rosemary1950]

I did discuss this with the surgeon.  Those were the choices that I stated.  I"m concerned about using my dominate eye for distance.  The surgeon said, " he is not so  concerned
about that".  I would like to know what is the consensus of other surgeons in the situation I am in.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

You need to discuss this with your surgeon.  Use the search function.

Dr. O.